Greg Jednaszewski

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• Greg Jednaszewski
• David Lovell
• Erik Salter
• Brett Williams
• Albert Wolchesky

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Problem Description

• Inefficiencies of the Commons Area
• Critical Space Allocation Failure
• Obstructions to Group Interaction
• The Arduous Locating of Individuals
• Objective
• Constraints

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Data Collection

• Direct Observation
• Pictures
• Personal Experiences
• Interviews

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Data Analysis

• CATWOE
• FBS
• Stakeholder Profiles
• Metaphors
• Interview Analysis

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SolutionsThe Space Problem

• Demolition of the TA lounge
• Study carrels for individuals
• Tables for large groups
• A area for small, informal lectures

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Solutions Group Interaction

• Electronic Whiteboards
• Graphics tablet and keyboard interface
• Functionality of typical workstation
• Information capture
• Session storage
• Dual/Triple LCD monitors

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SolutionsLocating Individuals

• Individuals can post locations and purposes
• A Master Display of all groups and activities
• Web Accessible

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Cognitive Walkthrough

• Will the users be trying to produce whatever
  effect the action has?
• Will users be able to notice that the correct
  action is available?
• Once users find the correct action at the
  interface, will they know that it is the right
  one for the effect they are trying to produce?
• After the action is taken, will users understand
  the feedback they get?